People
Why having a sense of control over your environment matters
New research linking worker control over temperature to better mental health is the latest in a line of studies that show the benefits of giving employees more agency in the workplace
Signal File: is connection becoming the ultimate test of performance?
This week’s signals examine how shifts in technology and work design are thinning workplace connection, with loneliness increasingly linked to engagement and performance
Signal File: signals that spotlight the renegotiation of work expectations
The relationship between people and work is becoming more openly transactional – and more emotionally charged. Shorter periods of time…
Signal file: This week spotlights early fault lines shaping work in 2026
From recruitment to retirement, this week’s signals highlight the choices shaping trust, capability and resilience in 2026
Beyond ping pong: how to create magnetic workplaces
To compete for talent, organisations must design human-centred environments that strengthen connections enable people to perform at their best
Signal file: This week highlights tensions shaping today’s workforce
From rising layoffs to uneven hybrid experiences and shifting flexibility demands, this week’s signals reveal a workforce navigating instability, new expectations and accelerating change
Signal File: This week highlights how the workplace is adapting to Gen Z
From dress codes to leadership expectations, this week’s signals show how Gen Z has new expectations on professionalism, stability and what it takes to feel supported at work
The WORKTECH Index: new survey tool to help firms improve experience
Companies recognise the challenge of boosting employee experience but often struggle to marshal the right data insights to effect change. A new survey tool aims to bridge that gap
